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The term '''slave ship''' was a catch-all term used to describe any [[Ships|sea-faring vessel]] who's principal mission was the transportation of imprisoned [[Humans|human]] [[Slavery|slaves]]. During the 17th and 18th century, slave ships played a significant part in the {{Wiki|triangular trade}} between [[Europe]], [[Africa]] and the [[Caribbean]].<ref name="FC">''[[Freedom Cry|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Freedom Cry]]''</ref> During this time, the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Royal African Company]] was one of the largest | The term '''slave ship''' was a catch-all term used to describe any [[Ships|sea-faring vessel]] who's principal mission was the transportation of imprisoned [[Humans|human]] [[Slavery|slaves]]. During the 17th and 18th century, slave ships played a significant part in the {{Wiki|triangular trade}} between [[Europe]], [[Africa]] and the [[Caribbean]].<ref name="FC">''[[Freedom Cry|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Freedom Cry]]''</ref> During this time, the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Royal African Company]] was one of the largest commissioners of slave ships globally.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
Very few vessels ever served exclusively as slave ships, with a number being former or future naval vessels. Such vessels included the [[frigate]] ''[[Queen Anne's Revenge|Concord]]'',<ref name="AC4"/> and the ''[[Experto Crede]]'', a former merchant [[brig]].<ref name="FC"/> | Very few vessels ever served exclusively as slave ships, with a number being former or future naval vessels. Such vessels included the [[frigate]] ''[[Queen Anne's Revenge|Concord]]'',<ref name="AC4"/> and the ''[[Experto Crede]]'', a former merchant [[brig]].<ref name="FC"/> | ||
Revision as of 16:57, 27 January 2014
The term slave ship was a catch-all term used to describe any sea-faring vessel who's principal mission was the transportation of imprisoned human slaves. During the 17th and 18th century, slave ships played a significant part in the triangular trade between Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.[1] During this time, the British Royal African Company was one of the largest commissioners of slave ships globally.[2]
Very few vessels ever served exclusively as slave ships, with a number being former or future naval vessels. Such vessels included the frigate Concord,[2] and the Experto Crede, a former merchant brig.[1]